Editor of the Leisure Hour would like an article on the Correlation of the Physical forces. Would JH be prepared to write such an article?

William Whewell is still alive, but struggling. Dr. [Gilbert] French has died suddenly.

Detached postscript that refers to the behavior of William Whewell before his death.

Bemoans lack of complete collection in English of William Herschel's works. Questions quality of J. W. A. Pfaff's 1826 German work on WH, whose English nomenclature for stellar astronomy is not yet adopted in other languages. Suggests English government or R.A.S. underwrite cost of publication.

Thanks JH for recommendation [see GS's 1866-3-2].

The Master of Trinity [William Whewell] died this afternoon. Regrets that his first letter from Cambridge brings such news.

Relays message from Dr. [George] Humphry. William Whewell is conscious but knows he is dying.

William Whewell died peacefully that afternoon. The place of burial has not been determined. WS will speak about him on Friday. Takes comfort in his writings.

Announcing the death of William Whewell and plans for his funeral. Hopes JH will not come in his present state of health.

Is writing an article on the life and work of George Boole and would like JH's advice on one of D. F. Gregory's references.

Intends to apply for a professorship at Owens College and would like to use JH's letter as a testimonial. Would also like to send a copy of this letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer.

Has answered Smith's request by letter this evening. Thanks for the specimen of the meteorite.

Is grateful for his friendly letter. Gives a fuller explanation of his own theories on light. Would be glad if he would show this letter to Professor G. G. Stokes.

William Whewell will be buried in Trinity College Chapel. The thought of speaking about Whewell depresses WS.

Has not had time to finish the George Boole paper, but the biographical part is in print. Will send him the complete article when it is finished.

Has his note of the 19th and also saw JH's son [Alexander] for a few minutes yesterday. Agrees that JH's son should not become a candidate until he has given the lectures. Hopes to see him at Merrylea.

Sending a small book he has written on astronomy. Owes all his knowledge to JH's Outlines Astr. Comments on the changes that could be made should any new edition of the Outlines be contemplated.

Is sending JH a copy of some of RW's writings on sun spots. RW has been considering writing about the work of William and Caroline Herschel before the discovery of Uranus.

Comments on a letter GS received from Ernst Klinkerfüss, which leaves GS convinced of the basic correctness of the views of GS and JH.

Compiling three year series of helioautographs. Wants suggestions for noting the position of planets supposedly influencing sunspots. Discusses a passage from one of Galileo's letters concerning the influence of the planets on the sun's face.